Sightseeing in Mumbai

For Sightseeing in Mumbai, there are several spots like Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Banganga, Tajmahal Hotel, Bombay University, Flora Fountain, Rajabai Clock Tower, Nehru Center, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Aarey Colony, Powai Lake, Vihar Lake, Kanheri Caves, Vasai Fort, Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Karnala Bird Sanctuary.

How to reach:

Mumbai being a metropolitan city there is no dearth of transport facilities. There are a large number of local trains, public buses, taxis and auto rickshaws to move around the city. For faraway tourists, there are suitable air services to assist to reach Sahar or Santacruz airport.

Places of Interest:

Sightseeing in Mumbai and be started from the Gateway of India is located on the waterfront in South Mumbai. It is built from yellow basalt and reinforced concrete. Adjacent to it are the Taj Mahal Palace and Taj Intercontinental hotels, which are an important landmark. The Elephanta Caves are located in the Mumbai harbour near the coast of Mumbai. They are the focal point of the Elephanta Island. The Trimurti of Elephanta is very popular. The Banganaga consists of a tank surrounded by steps on all four sides. It is part of the Walkeshwar Temple Complex. The Mumbai University is not fixed upto a single location but is spread over the whole city of Mumbai and the four coastal districts of Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. The Rajabai Clock Tower has a spiral staircase and most exquisite stained glass windows. Every fifteen minutes, one tune is played. The Nehru center consists of the Nehru Planetarium, Art Gallery and Library. The Aarey Milk Colony is located in Goregaon East. It has immense natural beauty and it supplies milk to the entire city of Mumbai. Powai Lake is a large artificial lake, located in the northern suburb of Mumbai. The Indian Institute of Technology and the National Institute of Industrial Engineering are located near this lake.

Shopping:

After Sightseeing in Mumbai tourists often have shopping on their agenda. Crawford market is popular for flowers, fruits, meat and fish. The Mereweather Road behind the Taj Mahal Hotel has a very good collection of colorful and innovative carpets. The range of products available here is extensive, exclusive and expensive. The Central Cottage Industries Emporium and Khadi Village Industries Emporium have fixed price tags and the products are very authentic and of highest quality.

- Gateway Of India, Mumbai
- Elephanta Caves
- Banganga, Mumbai
- Tajmahal Hotel, Mumbai
- Bombay University, Mumbai
- Flora Fountain, Mumbai
- Rajabai Clock Tower, Mumbai
- Nehru Centre, Mumbai
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
- Aarey Colony, Mumbai
- Powai Lake, Mumbai
- Vihar Lake, Mumbai
- Kanheri Caves, Mumbai
- Vasai Fort, Mumbai
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai
- Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Mumbai
- Mumbai Zoo